The U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling and returned authority over abortion law to the states.
June 24, 2022
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temporal
Supreme Court ruling altering the federal constitutional protection established by Roe v. Wade.
Texas has a statute called the Texas Human Life Protection Act that provides a legal basis for criminal enforcement related to abortion.
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legal
Name and function of a Texas state law referenced in reporting about abortion-related criminal charges.
Mifepristone drug labeling states that roughly 1 in 25 women who take chemical abortion drugs end up in the emergency room, and many experience hemorrhaging, infection, or require surgery.
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statistical
Safety information as stated on mifepristone product labeling
U.S. federal law prohibits the mailing of abortion-inducing drugs.
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regulatory
Legal prohibition on distribution of abortion drugs through the mail
Some drug distributors and telehealth networks deliver abortion pills by mail to patients in multiple states without requiring in-person medical screenings or follow-up care.
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process
Describes distribution practices used by certain telehealth and mail-order services
Ectopic pregnancy typically requires in-person medical evaluation, including clinical examination and imaging, for diagnosis and may not be identifiable through remote screening alone.
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medical
Diagnostic requirements for ectopic pregnancy